What is the cheapest way to get from Bilbao to England?

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to England is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bilbao to England?

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to England is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and England?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to England station. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Charing Cross station via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Bilbao to England?

The distance between Bilbao and England is 719 miles.

How do I travel from Bilbao to England without a car?

The best way to get from Bilbao to England without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 11h 7m and costs £250 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao to England?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Bilbao to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to England train from?

Bilbao to England train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or fly from Bilbao to England?

The best way to get from Bilbao to England is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £240 - £410 and takes 15h 28m.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and England?

England is 1h behind Bilbao. It is currently 7:38 AM in Bilbao and 6:38 AM in England.

Where does the Bilbao to England train arrive?

Bilbao to England train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Where can I stay near England?

There are 21178+ hotels available in England.

Bilbao to England - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Bilbao to England by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, train (TGV, Eurostar), ferry, or car train

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Fly Bilbao Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
5h 4m
£55–149
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
5h 16m
£40–144
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
11h 7m
£252–426
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus FlixBus N743
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
18h 38m
£159–257
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Londoncar
30h 19m
£96–371
Fly Bilbao Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
5h 20m
£50–219
Fly Bilbao Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BIO - BRS
5h 3m
£54–125
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
6h 7m
£81–232
Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Biarritzbus
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BIQ - STN
7h 47m
£70–297
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
15h 28m
£248–403
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train Eurostar
20h 15m
£89–163
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
35h 28m
£244–282
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
13h 42m
£290–369

Bilbao to England by bus and train

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18h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and England?

easyJet, KLM, and Air France fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Charing Cross station via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Euston station in around 15h 28m.

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